Locate in-depth technical and market research articles, reports and white papers from leading analyst groups, technology vendors and leaders in the "science" of the workplace. Education Wallenberg Hall at Stanford University The goal was to provide learning spaces for university classes and state-of-the-art facilities for research in learning and education.  The result is found in Stanford University's Wallenberg Hall. Click here to download  pdf of the entire article. Environment Forward-Recycling of Synthetic Contract Textiles   A Vision of a Sustainable Future In the marketplace for goods marketed with green or sustainable claims, the metaphor of a “journey to sustainability” is often used. The Designtex Group and Steelcase believe that a journey must have a destination to be meaningful. Our vision of the future is a closed-cycle polyester economy; a future where all polyester fabrics are recycled perpetually. We have coined the term “forwardrecycling” to differentiate the process of using recycled fiber to make fabrics (“traditional recycling”) from the direct recycling of polyester or other synthetic fabric to make new fabric. Click here to download pdf of the entire article. Steelcase and LEED Certification  One important extension of our commitment to the environment is our work to support the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Program -- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. The LEED program is a voluntary certification system designed to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places for people to live and work. Click here to dowload pdf of the entire article. Ergonomics Healthy Office Exercises 5 tips to quick healthy office exercise. Click here to dowload pdf of the entire article. Understanding Work Process to Help People Work More Effectively The knowledge-work process demands high levels of interaction and individual autonomy. There's more communication and collaboration on every level in the office than ever before; more emphasis on learning and less on training. There is also more individual choice in how, when and where tasks are performed and more individual responsibility for outcomes, which are the true measures of the productivity of knowledge work. Click here to download pdf of the entire article. General News Steelcase Inc Receives Seven Best of Neocon Awards at Neocon 2005 Chicago, IL– June 13, 2005 – Steelcase Inc. (NYSE: SCS), a global office environments manufacturer, today announced that the Steelcase family of companies was honored with seven Best of NeoCon 2005 awards. Products recognized range from systems enhancements to a flexible wood furniture system and new seating options to outstanding technology products and sustainable fabrics, which are all on display at this year's NeoCon 2005 World's Trade Fair for Interior Design in Chicago. "We are pleased to be recognized with these distinguished industry awards," said Jim Hackett, president and CEO of Steelcase Inc. "At Steelcase, we aim to exceed our customers’ expectations by introducing product solutions that combine aesthetics, environmental sensitivity and leading technology. Ultimately, the Steelcase family of products is designed to help people work more effectively and organizations to plan more efficiently." Click here to download pdf of the entire article. Steelcase Showcases Lab Bench Furniture Solution at Neocon 2005 Chicago, IL – June 13, 2005 – Steelcase Inc. (NYSE:SCS), a global office environments manufacturer, is showcasing Lab Bench today in its healthcare showroom during NeoCon 2005, the World’s Trade Fair for Interior Design and Facilities Management.  Lab Bench is a cohesive product platform that adapts to the different ways researchers work in a lab environment by providing unprecedented flexibility, integrated electronics, proper ergonomics, and easy to access components such as sinks, storage and hardware elements. Click here to download pdf of the entire article. Healthcare Privacy Rules What’s changing in hospitals and why?  There was a lot of hoopla about HIPAA when this new US legislation set national standards for protecting patients’ health information.  Some of the changes happening in hospitals are direct outcomes.  Many changes, however, are happening mainly for other reasons. Click here to download pdf of the entire article. The Greening of Healthcare: It's Not About the Money With so many issues plaguing healthcare today, some may argue why spend any resources towards the greening of healthcare. So why then are so many healthcare administrators throughout North America "going green". The answer is simple: green buildings are not only good for the environment, but they can play a key role in the creation of a highly effective healing environment. Click here to download pdf of the entire article.[/Span] Why Use Gore Seating Protection GORETM Seating Protection is available on practically any upholstery textile, giving healthcare design professionals more choices than ever before. Click here to download pdf of the entire article. Technology The Flat Screen: Illuminated Expert Thinking New flat computer panel displays feature big, flicker-free, LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screens. They are streamlined and sleek. All in all: thinner, lighter, more energy-efficient, offering more viewing space, less eye fatigue and easy adjustability. Now, even at early adoption price points, production supply can't keep up with demand. What are the experts saying about this revolutionary new technology? Will flat screens replace ubiquitous desktop monitors? Will they overtake the laptop trend? Will they change the way we use computers? What will be the impact on workplace planning and design? Details wanted to know. So we assembled a panel of experts for a roundtable discussion on the impact of flat screen technology on the workplace. Our panelists shared their knowledge and views from technology, information systems, as well as workplace perspectives. Click here to download pdf of the entire article.